Findable describes data that can be discovered by others. Even if the data itself is not available, the metadata is registered or indexed in a searchable resource, and contains a globally unique and persistant identifier that can be used to disambiguate between similar, but not identical, data.

F1. (Meta)data are assigned a globally unique and persistent identifier

F2. Data are described with rich metadata (defined by R1)

F3. Metadata clearly and explicitly include the identifier of the data they describe

F4. (Meta)data are registered or indexed in a searchable resource

Videos

Watch these videos for an introduction to the Findable guiding principles.

FAIR Data 101 webinar 1

FAIR Data 101 webinar 2

If you missed the Q&A webinar, you can watch the recording to catch up.

FAIR Data 101 Findable Q&A

Activities

Work through these activities to build your understanding of Findable.

Discussion starters

Use these questions to start a conversation with your colleagues over a cup of beverage.

Introduction to community discussions

  • What are your expectations for this course?
  • What are you looking forward to?
  • How do you plan to stay motivated and engaged throughout this course?
  • Do you have any tips to share?

Topic questions

  • What does your institution do to facilitate findability of research data?
  • What would you like your institution to do in the future?

Quiz

Answer the quiz to test your understanding of Findable.